👉 Steam engineering is a branch of thermodynamics that focuses on the application of steam power for mechanical work, primarily in the context of electricity generation and industrial processes. It involves the design, construction, and operation of steam power systems, including boilers that generate high-pressure steam, turbines that convert the steam's energy into rotational motion, and condensers that cool and condense the steam back into water for reuse. This cycle is fundamental in power plants, where it drives generators to produce electricity, and in various industrial applications such as manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing, where steam is used for heating, powering machinery, or facilitating chemical reactions. The principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer are central to steam engineering, enabling the efficient conversion and utilization of thermal energy.
